Rosie Rapp

ADHDers often spend their lives trying to solve a problem that doesn't need to be solved, and then beat themselves for failing at it. Again. But it's not a lack of willpower, discipline, or even motivation. It's a lack of identifying their actual root struggle, not just the problem everyone else sees.

ADHD advice is not one-size fits all: our problems often look the same, but the root causes are different.

In this keynote Rosie teaches the exact framework she uses daily in her own life and with her ADHD Coaching clients. Through relatable storytelling she shares how ADHDers can identify their actual struggles, and how they can create ADHD strategies unique to their own needs.

"Neurodiversity" is often seen as a buzzword and something only relevant to neurodivergent employees. Neurotypical people rarely know they're included in the conversation, and that they too would directly or indirectly benefit greatly from more neurodiverse support in the workplace. Others think they have a few odd quirks they struggle with, but aren't even aware they're neurodivergent yet.

In this keynote, through relatable storytelling, data, and humor if appropriate, Rosie breaks down the barriers of understanding from every side.

Neurodivergent employees leave feeling seen, and understanding their responsibilities in fostering a neurodiverse workplace. Neurotypical employees leave with a better understanding of their neurodivergent colleagues and how supporting neurodiverse strategies will improve their lives too.

Multi-day events and conferences can be life-changing. They can also be exhausting. Neurodivergent attendees are more likely to get overstimulated, overwhelmed, and miss out on important networking, education, and career opportunities, simply due to being out of their element and their regular strategies not working for them.

In this keynote, Rosie uses relatable storytelling, strategic tips, and event-specific strategies to help neurodivergent attendees get the most out of the event.

From avoiding sleep deprivation and dehydration which cause ADHD to peak, to avoiding overstimulation, to how to network when feeling burnt out or unconfident, Rosie covers it all. Attendees will arrive feeling overwhelmed, and leave feeling welcomed, seen, and excited for the event ahead of them.

Children with ADHD hear 20,000 more negative comments about themselves by the age of 12 than neurotypical children. For those who are diagnosed late, often well into adulthood, many of those comments become part of an internal dialogue. Never feeling quite understood, always wondering why just being human seems so hard, and "not living up to their potential."

This keynote is Rosie's story of what a late diagnosis actually felt like, the years it took to get there, and why so many other women and high performers go misdiagnosed for so long.

Through relatable storytelling, heartfelt anecdotes, and data, Rosie helps fellow late-diagnosed neurodivergent audience members feel seen, understood, and validated, while neurotypical audience members get deeper insight into how the minds of others work.